LSC BMWCCA AutoX #5, 7/28/12, Mineral Wells

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AutoX #5 July 28th, 2012


Lone Star Chapter BMW Autocross #5 - July 28th, 2012 Mineral Wells Airpark

Registration is now open for the 2012 LSC BMWCCA AX #5 Saturday, July 28th, 2012.

Even if you've never autocrossed before, come on out at give it a try. Instructors are provided for novices, and people wanting to try the sport.

More information can be found on the LSC BMWCCA website http://www.lscbmwcca.org/autocross-schedule.html, and if you want to drive in the event you must register. Cost is $30 for BMWCCA members, and “new members” (formally non-members) can register for $48, which will enroll you into the BMWCCA for one year, and also give you the event for free.

**** Register Online at dlbracing.com ****

Direct Registration Link : http://www.dlbracing.com/Clubs/Regis...D=5062&LMID=11

Registration for 2012 events will be 100% online. We will not accept payment on site! Online registration is available until 9PM the Friday before each event.

Tech Inspection:

All participant vehicles must pass Tech Inspection on site.
Tech Inspection begins at 8am and will close at 9am.

Mandatory Driver's meeting at 9am.

First car will start around 9:30am.

We will have 10 runs that will run consecutively! NO LUNCH BREAK!

Rides in instructor vehicles are free. A helmet must be worn. There are a limited number of loaner helmets available for those that do not own their own helmet. (Helmets must be rated M-2005 or SA-2005 or newer)

Location:

Mineral Wells Airpark - 5300 Airport Road, Mineral Wells, TX, 76067

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I might be able to get up to 100 on that course.

Look out now, we're not talking golf.;-)

I'll be there in the nb testing my setup

IN and looking forward to it. Not sure which car though.

Last time we had a straight like that we hit 90+ mph and there was a slalom at the start of the back stretch. Yep I think we'll see some 100's out there. I think it'll scare some people that haven't done a time trial before. Gotta check my brakes!

Stock AP2's hit 102 at the rev limit in 4th ... perfect!

Be careful out there guys!

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Is that one of your previous runs?

I'm more worried about the possible BANG! at the end of the straight. 80 mph at MW is alot different than 80 on the highway. I'm looking forward to this!

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Originally Posted by revs

I'm looking forward to this!

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You should try one of the PCA Time Trials out there some time.

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

Is that one of your previous runs?

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LOL, Not quite.
High speed sweepers near the edge of the surface at MW do make me worry a bit, gotta be careful of the ice(marbles)!
I have seen quite a few interesting things happen out there so I am always worried about safety.

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Originally Posted by jrj512

You should try one of the PCA Time Trials out there some time.

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Plan on it. I've run TTT that Dave host and miss running them. I've yet to run with my current suspension and only have run stock. If my schedule is free, count me in at the next PCA!

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Originally Posted by revs

Plan on it. I've run TTT that Dave host and miss running them. I've yet to run with my current suspension and only have run stock. If my schedule is free, count me in at the next PCA!

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You get the e-mail from David a few days ago about a possible TTT next month?

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Originally Posted by mach1

You get the e-mail from David a few days ago about a possible TTT next month?

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No I didn't. I'll have to ask him at the ER autoX. Need to get back to run TT again.

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Originally Posted by mach1

LOL, Not quite.
High speed sweepers near the edge of the surface at MW do make me worry a bit, gotta be careful of the ice(marbles)!
I have seen quite a few interesting things happen out there so I am always worried about safety.

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I've never seen a get off at the point you picked. I agree with revs that you need to know your braking zones at the end of the straight and the rest will be fun and fast.

I soo can't wait for this event in my new car!!!! And doing some time trials

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Originally Posted by mach1

You get the e-mail from David a few days ago about a possible TTT next month?

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Care to share any details on this? I'd like to get back out there and do another TTT event.

It appears I have completely derailed the thread, I apologize to the OP.
For TTT info, e-mail David at [email protected]

Sorry the time trial is not happening in August. I am going to do one before years end when it's a little cooler outside.

100 degrees in Mineral Wells is cooler!

Tomorrow's forecast is 103 degrees for Mineral Wells.

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Originally Posted by EricJ

Tomorrow's forecast is 103 degrees for Mineral Wells.

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Fried eggs, anyone?

Just got back from Nebraska where it was 106. Quit whining.

After two 10-hours days at the TMS Road Course and another one tomorrow, I will either be expertly hydrated or a dead raisin come Sunday. It was definitely a scorcher today.

I had a great time today, and enjoyed the course. However, I need to remember to bring FOOD to the next event! Skipping lunch didn't work well with me. I didn't eat a big breakfast, so drinking all that water throughout the day just made me nausious (sp?).

Big thanks to Ken for doing a run in my car. I was really pleased to hear that your time for that 1 run (with a passenger on "cold" tires) resulted in an 86.0! I really wish you would have taken another run without me in the car! I also wish my iPhone had actually recorded the run! I'm comforted to know that my car has so much potential, since there were clearly several things that would have made you faster on a second run (better launch, less weight, warm tires and brakes, and familiarity with the car). ::db2::

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Originally Posted by Gernby

I had a great time today, and enjoyed the course. However, I need to remember to bring FOOD to the next event! Skipping lunch didn't work well with me. I didn't eat a big breakfast, so drinking all that water throughout the day just made me nausious (sp?).

Big thanks to Ken for doing a run in my car. I was really pleased to hear that your time for that 1 run (with a passenger on "cold" tires) resulted in an 86.0! I really wish you would have taken another run without me in the car! I also wish my iPhone had actually recorded the run! I'm comforted to know that my car has so much potential, since there were clearly several things that would have made you faster on a second run (better launch, less weight, warm tires and brakes, and familiarity with the car). ::db2::

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I couldn't go faster in an S2000 over an M3. The would bend my Roundel and send me home.

I really like your S2000. It was power and easy to driver. I think low 85s with another run or two. The S2000 was much more balanced in the tighter stuff.

My fastest run.

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Originally Posted by ken o

I couldn't go faster in an S2000 over an M3. The would bend my Roundel and send me home.

I really like your S2000. It was power and easy to driver. I think low 85s with another run or two. The S2000 was much more balanced in the tighter stuff.

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Thanks! My S2000 does have great mid-range torque, but until I got the Ohlins, that extra torque just made it hard to drive. Instead of thinking about where I could improve my line, I spent all my effort trying to figure out where I could give it throttle without getting squirly. The Ohlins changed everything, so I actually get to work on my line!

Since I've only done 2 events on the Ohlins, both of which were at Mineral Wells, I don't know whether to expect more or less from them at TMS. I would definitely like for you to take a couple more runs at the next event. If you have any comments about the suspension that you want to share in my Review Thread, that would be valuable too.

BTW, any idea when the results will be posted? Since I was in such a rush to get food into my belly, I don't even know if I kept the lead in Y class.

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Originally Posted by ken o

My fastest run.

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Is the speed correct in that video? I figured your top speed at the end of the long straight would have been much higher than that.

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Originally Posted by Gernby

BTW, any idea when the results will be posted? Since I was in such a rush to get food into my belly, I don't even know if I kept the lead in Y class.

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Working on getting the results off the laptop. Might be a day or two. I think you won Y.

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Originally Posted by Gernby

Is the speed correct in that video? I figured your top speed at the end of the long straight would have been much higher than that.

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Yes, it is GPS based. On the speedometer it was ~115. Most speedometers read higher than actual speed. I think it has something to do with regulations and fines. It is ok to be higher but not lower. Odd thing is my speed was faster on the straights on other runs but I was slower elsewhere on the course. Best theoretical time was a high 84 according to data analysis.

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Originally Posted by ken o

Yes, it is GPS based. On the speedometer it was ~115. Most speedometers read higher than actual speed. I think it has something to do with regulations and fines. It is ok to be higher but not lower. Odd thing is my speed was faster on the straights on other runs but I was slower elsewhere on the course. Best theoretical time was a high 84 according to data analysis.

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My GPS Speedo showed me at 90 on the back straight.

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Originally Posted by TxCoyote

My GPS Speedo showed me at 90 on the back straight.

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Same here. That means low-80s in my car.

I have found that my speedo is usually within 1-2 mph of accurate when we tested when building the car. The peak speed feature showed 90. Should I assume that I hit 90 at some point on the straight?

Plus, I keep telling you that M3s are not that fast.

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Originally Posted by ken o

Plus, I keep telling you that M3s are not that fast.

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ken o sandbaging? That's unpossible!

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

ken o and Cosmo sandbaging? That's unpossible!

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Fixed!

I agree that speedo's will almost always read some amount higher than actual. Fortunately, my speedo reads less than 1 MPH faster than actual while on my autocross tires (according to my Passport 9500ix). I don't know what my fastest top speed was on that straight, but I did look down a couple times to see 100+, and I'm pretty sure I saw 102 briefly when Ken was driving my car.

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Originally Posted by TxCoyote

Fixed!

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I don't sandbag, I'm actually slow! :D